Yichang (Xiaoting) to Vientiane (YIH–VTE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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9H Air Changan
738
4:50 PM
CST TT1
7:00 PM
+07
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9H Air Changan
738
8:00 PM
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11:55 PM
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 5h 40m CZ → AQCZQV Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Vientiane flights
KMG Kunming 6h 21m 8LMU → MUQV Kunming (KMG) to Vientiane flights
SZX Shenzhen 6h 23m CADZSC → 3UDZQV Shenzhen (SZX) to Vientiane flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 10h 32m EYFMGS → MU Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Vientiane flights
SWA Jieyang (Rongcheng) 12h 50m CZ → QV Jieyang (Rongcheng) (SWA) to Vientiane flights
XIY Xianyang (Weicheng) 17h 40m 9H → 3UAQ Xianyang (Weicheng) (XIY) to Vientiane flights
HGH Hangzhou 18h 15m JD → GJ Hangzhou (HGH) to Vientiane flights
NNG Nanning (Jiangnan) 19h 5m DZGX → GX Nanning (Jiangnan) (NNG) to Vientiane flights
HAK Haikou (Meilan) ~5h 30m HU → HU Haikou (Meilan) (HAK) to Vientiane flights
JJN Quanzhou ~6h 50m MU → QV Quanzhou (JJN) to Vientiane flights
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Yichang (Xiaoting) to Vientiane
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,033 mi 3h 10m nonstop -1h behind

YIH–VTE is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air Changan leads the route. The flight covers 1,033 miles in approximately 3h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YIH–VTE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
9H Air Changan 3 738 3h10 – – –
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – 9H
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 9H (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, YIH to VTE direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YIH to VTE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
HAK ~5h 30m CAN ~5h 40m KMG ~6h 21m SZX ~6h 23m JJN ~6h 50m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
561
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Vientiane is 1 hour behind Yichang (Xiaoting).
YIH: CST · VTE: +07

When it's 6:00 PM in Yichang (Xiaoting), it's 5:00 PM in Vientiane.
Distance & Flight Time
1,033 mi / 1,663 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 10m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Laos for tourism stays of up to 30 days. The VOA is available at major airports and land border crossings, including the Boten crossing from China. Two passport-size photos and USD cash are required. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the arrival date. One 30-day extension can be arranged at the immigration office in Vientiane.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

YIH–VTE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Yichang (Xiaoting) to Vientiane route.
Route details
Distance1,033 mi / 1,663 km
Flight time3h 10m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YIH
Full nameYichang Sanxia Airport
IATA / ICAOYIH / ZHYC
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Elevation673 ft / 205 m
Destination: VTE
Full nameWattay International Airport
IATA / ICAOVTE / VLVT
TimezoneAsia/Vientiane
Elevation564 ft / 172 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YIH to VTE flights.
Nonstop flights from Yichang Sanxia Airport to Wattay International Airport take about 3h 10m gate to gate. The route covers 1,033 miles.
1 airline operates flights from YIH to VTE: Air Changan.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Guangzhou Baiyun, Kunming Changshui and Shenzhen Bao'an.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to VTE and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Vientiane is 1 hour behind Yichang (Xiaoting).
Yes, return flights from VTE to YIH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from YIH to VTE

Yichang Sanxia Airport (YIH) and Wattay International Airport (VTE) are connected by nonstop service from Air Changan. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

YIH to VTE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YIH to VTE is about 3 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,033 miles (1,663 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Guangzhou Baiyun, Kunming Changshui and Shenzhen Bao'an. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.